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Gymnastics Western Australia launches Gym Squad youth initiative

Gymnastics Western Australia has unveiled a new online initiative to engage young gymnasts. Named The Gym Squad, the website aims to bring to life the sport’s vision statement of…

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Sep 30, 2016 Marketing / Recreation / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Jasstech LED sport lighting installations illuminates Ipswich sport fields

After a successful year-long trial installation at an Ipswich City Council sports field, AAA-LUX LED sports luminaires are now to be installed at a further eight fields in the area. Having…

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Sep 29, 2016 Environment / Sport / Technology / Venues /

 
 

Auckland Council developing New Zealand’s first hybrid sports field

Auckland Council is currently installing the first hybrid sports field in New Zealand at the city’s Nixon Park. The installation is part of a three-year, $30 million Council project…

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Sep 29, 2016 Play / Recreation / Sport / Surfaces / Technology /

 
 

Dreamworld launches virtual-reality ride trials on its Mick Doohan Motocoaster

In an Australian first, Dreamworld is previewing a locally-developed virtual reality (VR) experience - dubbed ‘SkyRider’ - on one of its ‘Big 9’ thrill rides, the…

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Sep 21, 2016 Attractions / Sport / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

APT expands with Astroturf and Sportgrass acquisitions

Aiming to build one of the largest and highest quality outdoor sports surfacing companies in the world, global surfacing and coatings manufacturer APT Advanced Polymer Technology/SportGroup…

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Sep 21, 2016 Sport / Surfaces / Technology / Venues /

 
 

Napier death underlines need for defibrillators

The tragic death of a man who collapsed from a sudden cardiac arrest after a football game in Napier has once again underlined the need for AEDs (automated external defibrillators) in…

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Sep 19, 2016 Sport / Technology / Wellness /

 
 

Nike launches ‘reimagined running track’ in the centre of Manila

As part of a promotion, Nike has operated a massive pop-up running track, where sprinters were able to race against their own avatar, in the centre of the Philippine capital of Manila.…

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Sep 18, 2016 Marketing / Retail / Sport / Technology /

 
 

AFL Women’s announced as name for new women’s competition

The AFL has revealed AFL Women’s as the official name of its new national women’s competition. Launched in a collaboration with Instagram, AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan…

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Sep 16, 2016 Marketing / Sport / Technology /

 
 

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